Understanding ISO Standards can be a simple as applying them to life. We are all trying to continually improve, right? Since ISO is a common-sense approach to managing an organization, how many of us use this approach in our daily lives? As a person, what do you stand for? What is your mission or calling? What are your goals? Below is a breakdown of the similarities:
Quality Policy
The most important aspect of an organization's quality management system is the Quality Policy. Understanding and adhering to it propels an organization for a successful journey. The same is true for individuals who wish to achieve their life goals.
Procedures/Work Instructions
Within a quality management system are the procedures and work instructions; the how-to, go-to documents an organization has committed to and relies on to ensure compliance. For an individual, it is the steps and daily actions necessary to accomplish set goals.
Records/Forms
Records and forms tell a very big story for both the individual and the organization...What went right? What is going wrong?
Continuous improvement is at the heart of the ISO approach. Relating ISO to life goals is effective because continuous personal improvement should be a never-ending journey.
Quality Policy
The most important aspect of an organization's quality management system is the Quality Policy. Understanding and adhering to it propels an organization for a successful journey. The same is true for individuals who wish to achieve their life goals.
Procedures/Work Instructions
Within a quality management system are the procedures and work instructions; the how-to, go-to documents an organization has committed to and relies on to ensure compliance. For an individual, it is the steps and daily actions necessary to accomplish set goals.
Records/Forms
Records and forms tell a very big story for both the individual and the organization...What went right? What is going wrong?
Continuous improvement is at the heart of the ISO approach. Relating ISO to life goals is effective because continuous personal improvement should be a never-ending journey.
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